The institutional crypto landscape is buzzing with exciting developments, and a major player just made a significant move. Anchorage Digital, a leading U.S. crypto bank known for its secure and compliant services, has officially unveiled Anchorage Digital Ventures. This new venture investment arm is dedicated to supporting pioneering on-chain protocols, signaling a strong commitment to
Asian countries are adopting diverse stablecoin strategies in response to intensifying global competition. This includes Japan’s regulatory-first approach, South Korea’s rapid trademark filings, and China’s exploration of yuan-backed digital currencies to challenge U.S. dollar dominance. The enactment of the US Genius Act has accelerated the competition for stablecoin dominance. Japan was the earliest to introduce
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has called on financial regulators to tighten oversight of tokenized stocks, warning that the products could expose investors to hidden risks and undermine trust in traditional markets. Reuters reported on Aug. 25 that WFE warned that tokenized equities replicate the appearance of stocks without conferring the same rights or
Major Wall Street brokerages are rapidly adjusting their forecasts for U.S. monetary policy after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled rising risks in the labor market. His remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium show the central bank’s focus may now shift to protecting employment. Speaking on Friday, Powell said the Fed’s restrictive policy stance has
Global central bank digital currency (CBDC) efforts are threatening to give financial institutions more control over the money supply and personal savings, as the transatlantic divide between the US and Europe widens in terms of financial technology. CBDCs are digital versions of fiat money issued on a permissioned, private blockchain, usually controlled by a central
Crypto stocks opened the week under pressure as traders took profits following a sharp Friday rally across digital assets and broader financial markets. MARA Holdings (MARA) and Circle (CRCL) led the losses, falling about 6% in early trading. Bullish (BLSH) was down 5%, while Strategy (MSTR) slipped 3%. Other publicly traded platforms with crypto exposure,
Cryptocurrency investment products reversed an emerging inflow trend, with significant outflows last week as Bitcoin and Ether prices declined. Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw $1.43 billion of outflows last week, ending a two-week inflow run that brought in $4.3 billion, CoinShares reported on Monday. The outflows came amid Bitcoin (BTC) dipping from above $116,000
Nasdaq-listed firm Sharps Technology (STSS) rallied as much as 70% on Monday on raising $400 million to establish what it says could become the largest corporate digital asset treasury of Solana SOL$180.94. The firm’s fundraising drew backing from some of the most active investors in digital assets, including ParaFi, Pantera, FalconX, CoinFund and Arrington Capital.
Cryptocurrency markets plummeted late Sunday night after a long-dormant Bitcoin whale launched a massive sell-off. Crypto Markets Crashed: $2.7 Billion Bitcoin Sale Sparks Panic According to Onchain data, the owner of a wallet associated with a large withdrawal from the HTX exchange in 2019 dumped approximately 24,000 BTC, or $2.7 billion worth of Bitcoin, in
As crypto captures more mainstream attention, investors are looking for ways to access U.S.-linked digital assets through simpler, regulated investment vehicles like ETFs. Canary Capital Files for U.S.-Focused Crypto ETF In a latest move, asset manager Canary Capital has filed for a new ETF that focuses exclusively on U.S.-linked cryptocurrencies, which will track the Made-in-America